Buy a Paper Clover!

Stop by the Tractor Supply Company in Alexandria, KY and buy a 4-H paper clover to show your support to Campbell County 4-H!! Now through Sunday, Nov. 14, shoppers at the Alexandria Tractor Supply Company will have the opportunity to support 4-H in Campbell County by purchasing paper clovers for just $1 at checkout!

All funds raised through this local 4-H TSC Paper Clover Campaign will be donated to 4-H, and 60% will be donated directly to Campbell County 4-H to support camps, after-school programs, and other 4-H/youth development program activities in Campbell County. 

4-H product survey fundraiser

*** UPDATE***

If you signed up to volunteer for the 4-H product survey fundraiser we’ve had a date mix-up.  The date for the fundraiser is on Tuesday, November 16th from 2:30-6:00pm at the Campbell County Extension office in Highland Heights, KY.  I apologize for any inconvenience this will cause.   Please check your schedules to make sure November 16th will work for you.  If the 16th will not work our please let me know or call our office at 859-572-2600.

If you have not yet signed up to volunteer you still have time to do so and please do!  If you would be interested in taking the product survey please call our office and sign up for a time slot! The 4-H Council will be paid for each person who participates in the product survey.  All participants must be adults 18 years or older.  The product survey includes taste testing food items, and your thoughts on the look or use of various household products.  The product survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.  The money raised will be used to help fund various 4-H programs and projects such as the Communications Speech and Demonstration contests, Fashion Show, Bike Rodeo, 4-H Camp, Scholarships, and much much more.   This is an easy project that requires minimal time and no cost to 4-Hers or to you. 

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion the date mix up may have caused.   If you have any questions please call us at 859-572-2600 or email sherri.broderick@uky.edu.

Thanks! 

4-H Recognition Night

The Campbell County 4-H Advisory Council held its annual 4-H Recognition Night on October 19th to recognize all of the outstanding youth involved in the club programs and activities over the past year. As part of the recognition program, two overall Outstanding 4-Hers are named each year. This year’s winners were Sadie Boschert and Julia Steffen.

The Outstanding 4-Her Awards include cash awards made possible by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3205 of Alexandria and the Midwest Gas Company of Highland Heights.

Congratulations Sadie and Julia!!!

4-H Community Teen Club

We have a very busy October service activity planned!! 

Our October service activity will take place on Thursday, October 28th at 6pm.   We will meet at the Campbell County Extension Office in Highland Heights. 

First we elect club officers.  Club officers will include President, Vice President, and a Secretary/Reporter.  If you are interested in being a club officer please let me know by emailing me at sherri.broderick@uky.edu. 

Once we elect officers we will assemble Takeaways for the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati.  Takeaways are a small sack breakfast or snack that families staying at the Ronald McDonald house can grab and eat on the go.  By 7pm we will depart for the Ronald McDonald House to drop off the Takeaways and to tour the house.  We will be back to the Extension office no later than 9pm. 

If you are interested in attending the October meeting and would like to go to the Ronald McDonald House to drop off the Takeaways and tour the house you must register by calling 859-572-2600 by Thursday, October 21st.   We may have limited space so please register as soon as possible.  If you would like to come to the meeting to elect officers and assemble the Takeaways but do not want to go with the group to the Ronald McDonald house please just let us know when you call to register. 

If you have any questions or would like more information about our October service activity please contact me at 859-572-2600 or sherri.broderick@uky.edu.  

4-H Recognition Night

Be a part of the Alexandria Fair!

2010 Alexandria Fair Parade –“Volunteers – Making a Difference”

When: Wednesday, September 1

Where: CCMS Parking lot

Time: Be there by 6:15pm

• Parade ends at the fairgrounds. Parents need to make arrangements with their children to pick them up there.

• Wear a 4-H shirt or 4-H colors!

• Parents must accompany children who are under 9 years old.

• There will be a 4-H float but be prepared to walk the parade route unless you have been asked to be on the float.

Other Important Fair Info:

• Check in for exhibits is Wednesday, September 1 from 2-6pm at the fairgrounds exhibit hall.

• Record books & project stories must accompany entries. Books may be typed or handwritten.

• Check the fair pages in this newsletter for the 4-H classes to make sure your entry fits the category before you bring it to the fair.

• If you would like an Alexandria Fair Book the extension office has a supply. 

• 4-H exhibits and record books are to be picked up from the exhibit hall between 2-6pm on Tuesday, September 7.

KY State Fair - 4-H Bike Rodeo

Congratulations to everyone who participate in the Kentucky State Fair 4-H Bicycle Rodeo!  The goal of the Rodeo is to teach 4-Hers the importance of bike safety.  4-Hers from across Kentucky compete in six bike handling skill tests and a written safety exam.  The 4-Hers with the highest overall combined score are declared the champion for their age group.  The winner of the Sr. class is invited to attend the National  Bicycle event!

Featured in the photo are the county winners from Campbell County who participated at the State Fair.
Jarrad Carmack - Grand Champion -12 years old
Mitchell Reis- Reserve Grand Champion -11 years old
Jackson Reis- Blue Ribbon honors - 9 year old
Simon Boschert- Grand Champion- 10 year old
Owen Boshert- Grand Champion- Sr. Class

Great job every one!  We are very proud of your accomplishments!! Congrats to Owen who is invited to attend the Nationals!

Left to Right: Jarrod Carmack, Mitchell Reis, Jackson Reis, Simon Boschert, & Owen Boschert